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Friday, December 10, 2010

Congregation Agudath Sholom Shabbat Bulletin


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Congregation Agudath Sholom
Shabbat Bulletin 
December 11, 2010 
4 Tevet 5771
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SHABBAT SCHEDULE

Friday night

Candle lighting                                                                  4:08 p.m.

Shir Hashirim-Rabbi Daniel Cohen                           4:00 p.m.

Mincha                                                                                 4:13 p.m.

Sr. Teen Oneg at the Berks, 32 Revonah Circle    7:30 p.m.


Saturday morning                   

Hashkama                 8:00 a.m.                         Main Sanctuary           9:00 a.m.

Coffee & Commentary with Rabbi David Walk    8:45 a.m.

Torah Readers: Alexander Feldman, Dr. Jay Jubas, Dr. Burt Rubin, Dr. Stanley Warmflash

Usher: Mitchell Bell

Teen Minyan in the social hall    9:30 a.m.

Rabbi Daniel Cohen-"Catching the Light"

The Basics with Bob Abrams    10:00 a.m.

Latest time to say Shema          9:28 a.m.

Latest time to daven Amidah 10:14 a.m.

Babysitting-Tot Shabbat           10:30 a.m.

Mini Minyan & Jr Cong             10:30 a.m.

Mincha    4:00 p.m.

Daf Yomi/Seudat Shlishit-Rabbi Cohen "The Mystery of a Friday Fast"

Maariv    5:03 p.m.    Shabbat ends    5:08 p.m.


 

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

Sunday   7:45 a.m   Mon-Friday   7:00 a.m.

Shacharit

Sunday          7:15/8:30 a.m.     Mon-Thurs   6:30/7:30 a.m.

Mincha

Sun-Thurs      4:15 p.m.               Friday           4:14 p.m.

Fri- Fast day the 10th of  Tevet  begins 6:01 a.m. ends 5:02 p.m.

Candlelighting next Friday    4:09 p.m.


 

THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

Sanctuary Kiddush by: Mariya Feldman and Alexander Abramov in honor of Gregory becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Chapel Kiddush by: Lillian & Sandy Shapiro in honor of Abby, Meyer and family
Teen Minyan Kiddush by: Drs. Rachel & Jay Jubas in honor of Talia and Daniel Jubas

 Seudat Shlishit by: Toby and Hyman Schaffer in memory of Toby's mother, Julia Macy's 3rd yahrzeit

Shabbat Shalom Hospital Pkg:  the Linda Beson Nursing Educational Fund


 

MAZAL TOV TO

Nanci & Marc Kirshner on Chase becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Mariya Feldman & Alexander Abramov on Gregory becoming a Bar Mitzvah 


CONDOLENCES TO

Fannie Stevens on the passing of her husband, Daniel, of blessed memory

Matt Greenberg on the passing of his mother, Sheila Greenberg of blessed memory

 

 

Last week Israel experienced the most devastating fire in it's history.  At least 42 people have died, 25,000 were evacuated, and more than 12,500 acres were destroyed. The road to recovery has just begun.  We are working as a shul to respond to this action. Please stay tuned over the next few days for our shul's plan of action . To help arm the firefighters with protective gear & equipment go to:

 

www.jnf.org/fifdonate 


PLEASE NOTE ANNOUNCEMENT:

We are sorry to announce the passing of Sheila Greenberg, beloved mother of Matt Greenberg.  Matt will be sitting shiva at this home at 29 Hackett Circle North, Stamford,

Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday all day, and Thursday morning.


 

Services will be:

Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m.

Tues, Wed, Thurs at 7:00 a.m.

Sun, Tues, Wed afternoon at 4:05 p.m


 

May Matt and his entire family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.


 


 

 

 

 

 


CAS ANNOUNCEMENTS

B'NAI MITZVAH INFORMATION SESSION

Wed, Dec 15th at 7:30 p.m.

CAS is presenting a B'nai Mitzvah Information Session for

upcoming Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. (2011-2012)

Learn about planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Agudath Sholom and the programs available to the B'nai Mitzvah. Tastings from various caterers at 7:30 PM with the presentations beginning at 8:00 PM. Please bring your Bar/Bat Mitzvah children with you! RSVP on-line

B'NOT MITZVAH SHABBAT DINNER

Fri, Dec 17th at 5:30 p.m.

Join us for candle lighting followed by a great dinner.  For 6th grade girls.  $12 adults/$10 children.  RSVP on-line

FAMILY B'NAI MITZVAH SHABBAT DINNER

Fri, Jan. 14th 5:45 p.m.

Join us for candle lighting, food , song & dinner. $12 adult/$10 children. For 7th grade boys.  RSVP on-line

MEN'S CLUB ROAST AND TOAST

Sat, Jan 1st 7:30-10:30 p.m. Toast our very own Bob Abrams as Man of the Year. MC Tzvi Bernstein will lead the roast with Mitch Mailman as executive chef,  musical

entertainment by the Bagles. Members of Men's Club cost $25 per or $45 for couples.  Non MCM $30 or $55 couples. RSVP with check to the shul by 12/27 at the latest. 

Contact Mitchell Bell at 203 722-3512 or the shul office.

YAKAR SHABBAT-Sat, Jan 15th An exciting Shabbat morning of exciting, interactive education with guest speakers.

CELEBRITY YOUTH SPEAKER Y-LOVE-Fri-Sat  Feb 11-12th You can't miss this one!!

 

NOTE:  RABBI COHEN'S CLASSES WILL RESUME THIS WEEK

POWER OF THE PROPHETS, PARSHA PERSPECTIVES AND TASTE OF TORAH

 

Attention Snowbirds!  Spending the winter in Florida?  Please send your contact information to the shul so we can stay in touch.  Send your info to jbell@agudathsholom.org

 

HELP FOR HOMELESS SHELTER MEALS-Fri, Dec 24th  The CAS Men's Club will be providing X-Mas dinner at the Pacific House Shelter (19th yr)  Also Wed. Dec 22nd 5:00 p.m. Holiday Dinner at St. Lukes Women's Shelter.  A great opportunity to serve.

Contact Sam Goldstein to contribute food, gifts, money or to serve 917 365-3733 or call the shul office 358-2200

 

PICTURES FROM THE MALT TRIP ARE ON OUR WEBSITE. GO TO OUR WEBSITE. WWW.CAS-STAMFORD.ORG


NATHAN WARMFLASH NEEDS OUR HELP!

Nathan is currently a patient at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC.  His treatment requires regular blood transfusions.  Nathan & his family would deeply appreciate your donation of blood and/or platelets and requests you ask others you know to donate. To benefit Nathan all designated donations must be made in the Blood Donor Room at the Cancer Center.  Please contact Mary Thomas 212 639-3335-Donor Relations Specialist thomasfm@mskcc.org. 

NOTE: WE ARE PUTTING TOGETHER GROUPS FOR SUN, 12/19 TO GO INTO NY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CALL IRWIN NIEDOBER AT 203 358-9444 OR JOANA AT THE SHUL OFFICE.


 

SHABBAT SHALOM

 

BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY ONE MEAL AT A TIME

 

Share a Friday night dinner or Shabbat lunch with an Agudath Sholom family. A great way to make new friends and enrich the feeling of community in our shul. We have designated Shabbat, December 18th, January 15th and February 5th as Shabbat Shalom weekends. If you like to host a family or would like to be a guest, please contact Barbara Ashkenas our Shabbat Shalom chair  at  203 273-0868 or email bwashkenas@gmail.com Thank you!!

 


 

 



COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

· BI-CULTURAL ISRAEL TOUR-BCDS is offering tours to Israel in Feb. One group will leave Sat, Feb 12th and return Feb 25th.  For those who cannot be away the entire period, another group will leave Feb 16th and join the others in Jerusalem.  For more info contact Bob Abrams or Mr. S.  at the school  203 329-2186

· JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE-Many special programs are

offered throughout the year.  (Gambling Addiction a personal journey, Transitioning from High School for parents, Family Mediation services) Go to their website www.ctjfs.org or call 203 921-4161 for more info              

· RABBI COHEN'S BOOK REVIEW-Wed, Dec 15th 10:30 a.m.

        at the JCC.  Book reviewed is "Joy Comes in the Morning"

        by Jonathan Rosen.  Free.

· A COMMUNITY POST CHANUKAH CELEBRATION-Sun, Dec 12th  at 3:30 p.m. featuring the FIDF Ensemble in concert & a community-wide party.  "Keep the Lights Burning" at Temple Sholom.  Call Alice Schoen 203 542-7165 for info

· COME SCHMOOZE WITH THE RABBIS-Wed, Dec 15th

        9:15 a.m. at Temple Sinai An informative workshop

         presented by Rabbi Daniel Cohen & Rabbi Marc Disick.  

        Learn how to bring spirituality into your home.  Modern

        answers with ancient wisdom.  RSVP to Michelle Liptak 203 322-6541

· GROWING ALLIANCE PRESENTATION-Sun, Jan 9th 10:30 a.m.  Pro-Israel Support in the Christian & African American Communities at the JCC 4200 Park Ave, Bridgeport

         A community-wide event

· NOTED AUTHOR, MARTHA FRANKEL-Thurs, Jan 6th

        7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El-Stamford.  JPASS (Jewish   

         Partnership for Addiction & Support Services) will be

         presenting an evening of discussion on Ms. Frankel's  

         book "Hats & Eyeglasses: A Memoir"  Free & open to

         the entire community.

· AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON D.C.-May 22-24th Don't forget our annual visit to Washington in support of the  U.S.-Israel relationship.  View the last conference at www.aipac.org


 

 


YOUTH NEWS

YOUTH NEWS

December 17th B'not Mitzvah Shabbat Dinner
B'not Mitzvah & their families are cordially invited to join us for Shabbat Dinner on Friday evening December 17
th. Join us for candle lighting and davening at CAS followed by a very special evening filled with good food, songs, and friends. Cost $12 for adults $10 for children. B'not Mitzvah child is free.  RSVP to Joanna in the shul office 203-358-2200 or
jbell@agudathsholom.org  by Tuesday December 14th. All RSVP's after that date will be charged an additional $5 per person!

 

December 18th B'nai Mitzvah Luncheon The B'nai Mitzvah Shabbaton is a special chance to spend time getting to know Rabbi Cohen, building a connection with other B'nai Mitzvah in the community, and a special learning  opportunity to strengthen connections to Judaism. We Hope To See You There!!! Please rsvp by Dec 13th jbell@agudathsholom.org

January 14th B'nai Mitzvah Dinner  B'nai  Mitzvah & their families are cordially invited to join us for Shabbat Dinner on Friday evening January 14th. Join us for candle lighting and davening at CAS followed by a very special evening filled with good food, songs, and friends. Cost $12 for adults $10 for children. B'nai Mitzvah child is free.

 

TEEN NEWS

DECEMBER:

Sr. TEEN ONEG Friday Dec. 10, 8:00 p.m. at the home of the Berks, 32 Revonah Circle

TEEN MINYAN Saturday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m. In the Social Hall For 6-12th graders

TEEN MINYAN Sat, Dec 18th 9:30 a.m.

Jr. TEENS ICE SKATING @ Stamford Twin Rinks Sunday, Dec. 26. 1:00-3:00 p.m.  Cost is $8.  For 6-8th graders.  What could be better on a nice winter day than ice skating with your CAS Jr. Teen pals?

NCSY YARCHEI KALLAH 2010 Dec. 28th-Jan. 2 for 9th - 12th graders.  At the Stamford Hilton Hotel, with Shabbat in Teaneck!  Cost is $399, with scholarships available!  Join us for NCSY's BEST SHABBATON! - Sign up today at www.myncsy.com  Contact Josh Munk at

JYoshiMunk@gmail.com.


JANUARY

TEEN MINYAN Jan. 8. 9:30 a.m.  with Sr. Teen Onen Fri Night

TEEN MINYAN Jan. 15.  9:30 a.m. In the Social Hall For 6-12th graders, with a Sr. Teen Oneg Friday Night

YAKAR SHABBAT Jan. 14-15 Stay tuned for more info

TEEN MINYAN Jan. 22.  9:30 a.m. In the Social Hall For 6-12th graders, with a Jr. Teen Oneg Saturday Afternoon

JR. TEENS MLK DAY NYC TRIP Monday, January 17, 9 AM to 4:45 PM.  Meet up at the Stamford Train Station at 9:00 AM - DON'T BE LATE! Then it's off to New York!  Pick up is at Stamford

Station at 4:45 PM. Price: $35.00  includes transportation, tickets to the top of the Empire State Building, and lunch.  Please bring some additional $$ for shopping in Times Sq. RSVP to Josh Munk by January 10th!

TEEN SNOW TUBING TRIP! Sun. Jan 23 Cost $25 at the Power Ridge in Middlefield, CT Grades 9-12  Depart CAS at 7:30 a.m. arrive back at 2 p.m.  Parent volunteer drivers needed. Parents are welcome to come. Sign up by Jan 7th.or cost will be $30.  RSVP to Josh Munk

 

       


Joanna Bell
Congregation Agudath Sholom

301 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone:203-358-2200  Fax: 203 358-2323

website: www.cas-stamford.org

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